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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.39 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.39 and 70.68 is: 106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.39 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.39 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.39 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 22,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.00/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.02

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